Nevada Pipelines - At Your Pace Online

This course explores how Nevada pipeline safety standards align with environmental challenges and public health concerns unique to the region.

Learners will examine the collaborative roles of local water authorities and federal agencies in ensuring safe water distribution. Emphasis is placed on maintenance through practical, real-world examples, focusing on the types of tasks technicians encounter in Nevada’s diverse landscapes.

Interactive knowledge checks replace a final exam, helping participants solidify key concepts and prepare for fieldwork.

Approved By: Division of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

Pipelines
- Pipelines [12 Activities]
  - 01. Introduction
  - 02. Pipeline Composition
  - 03. Installation
  - 04. Joining
  - 05. General Operations
  - 06. General Regulations, Overview
  - 07. Pressure
  - 08. Monitoring and Management
  - View Additional Activities
    - 09. Maintenance
    - 10. Safety
    - 11. Environmental Concerns
    - 12. Conclusion
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement

Instructor Bio

Ralph Stevens

Ralph Stevens is a water Subject Matter Expert, licensed in California, Nevada and Arizona as a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Ralph has worked in wastewater for almost 50 years, starting as an operator in a wastewater treatment plant and serving most recently as the Maintenance Reliability Supervisor for the Clark County Water Reclamation District. He is a certified Class Trainer for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and has served as the Operations and Maintenance Chairperson for the same organization. He has won a number of awards for his work, including CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Person of the Year (2015), Safety Plant of the Year (2017), and the WEF Burke Safety Award (2019). Ralph goes out of his way to help and protect staff and the environment.